Khaleeq Kiani

Articles by Khaleeq Kiani

Domestic, foreign investors show interest in Fesco privatisation: privatisation commission

Business August 7, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) on Friday said it had received a strong response from domestic and international investors for the privatisation of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fes...

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs3.19, high-speed diesel by Rs1.50

Business August 6, 2026

The government on Thursday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.19 and Rs1.50 per litre, respectively. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs329.82 per litre, whil...

US firms look to Pakistan for critical mineral supplies

Business August 6, 2026

β€’ Smaller mines and larger copper, antimony projects under considerationβ€’ US Embassy official says Reko Diq moving forward, but slower than expectedβ€’ Encourages Pakistan to provide level playing...

Govt raises petrol price by Rs4.45, cuts HSD by Rs2

Business August 5, 2026

The government on Wednesday announced a reduction of Rs per litre in the price of petrol and Rs per litre in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD). Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs333.0...

Two gas utilities to become five

Business August 5, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The government is once again finalising plans to unbundle the country’s two gas utilities into five smaller companies β€” one transmission company and four provincial distribution firms οΏ½...

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs3.39, high-speed diesel by Rs4.07

Business August 4, 2026

The government on Tuesday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.39 and Rs4.07 per litre, respectively. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs328.56 per litre, while...

SBP caps bank charges on digital sales of petroleum products to minimise burden on fuel stations

Business August 4, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Following demands from petroleum dealers, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has capped bank charges on sales of petroleum products through digital payment methods β€” including debit and cre...

Govt executes agreements with pension fund managers

Business August 4, 2026

β€’ 16 companies to establish separate pension funds, ensure death and disability risk cover for employeesβ€’ Centre to establish non-banking finance company to assist in implementation, monitoring of...

Govt slashes petrol price by Rs4.08, high-speed diesel by Rs2.45

Business August 3, 2026

The government on Monday slashed the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs4.08 and Rs2.45 per litre, respectively, passing on the impact of falling oil prices after US President Donald Tr...

Inconsistencies in Rs332bn grid revenue flagged

Business August 3, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory AuthoΒ­rity member (tariff and finance) has questioned regulatory and accounting inconsistencies of the national grid’s recently-cleared revenue req...